Design Architect

Job Summary

• The individual will work as part of an architectural design team, leading work on defined segments of a project with limited guidance and supervision of a Senior Architect or nominated supervisor. Role also includes responsibility for Statutory Authorities approvals, site back-up and mentoring of subordinate staff members.
• Personally verify the corrections and absolute accuracy of own and others work prior to review by the senior level Architect.
• Organize own and others work to achieve set deadlines.
• Lead pro-active coordination with internal and external design disciplines to achieve a high quality, consistent set of design documents or presentation.
• Proactively check and coordinate project documents (including but not limited to multi-disciplinary drawings, design reports, design calculations, technical specifications, bills of quantities, etc.) and ensure the highest quality standards are met.
• Take responsibility to ensure all design documentation of the Statutory Authorities
• Approval process is delivered on time.
• Attend Client meetings.
• Confidently present work to colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• Provide technical support to site supervision teams and resolve design related issues on site.

What do I need to apply?

• Developed Architectural Design skills an indepth understanding of the design process and interfaces between design disciplines.
• 7+ yrs of experience working in engineering consultancy as a Design Architect
• It is essential that the correct individual must be able to demonstrate extensive experience of, delivering building projects in the Middle East from concept through to detailed design as part of a multidisciplinary design team.
• Understanding of scope definition and scope interface.
• Proficiency in Autocad and Revit, word processing and presentation programs.
• Full knowledge of Statutory Authorities requirements knowledge of codes, regulations and submission requirements.
• Developed knowledge of Health and Safety in Design
• Developed knowledge of Fire & Life Safety Principles.
• Developed knowledge of Sustainable Design principles.
• Ability and willingness to mentor and provide support to junior subordinate staff members and spread knowledge across the wider architectural community.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Proficiency in verbal and written Arabic is an advantage but not essential

Education

• B.Sc or Msc in Architectural Engineering
• Registered membership of an internationally recognised engineering body is an advantage
• International Accreditation (Riba, Aia or equivalent).